Chapter 16 – Belinda
We got back to the suite. I couldn’t believe it, but I was wound up again. Fortunately, this time, I had myself under control.
“Guys, I’ve decided to be your girlfriend,” I announced.
A cheer rang out. I gave each of my men a kiss.
“I want us to be together in a real relationship,” I said. “I don’t care what anyone else thinks or says about it. This is ours and this is real.”
“Well, we have to celebrate,” said Franklin. “Let’s have dinner.”
“I knew you were there,” said Miles. “I had a feeling. Nice job, Theo. Mr. Romance!”
“Oh, and another thing guys,” I added. “I figured out my sexual fantasy.”
Franklin looked at Theo. He toasted him with a whiskey glass.
“Theo, you are the man!” he laughed.
“Here-here,” added Miles.
Theo bowed humbly.
“Well,” he said. “I try.”
“I want two of you inside me at once,” I explained. “But this time, same hole.”
“Damn, girl,” said Franklin. “You just can’t get enough.”
Miles and Franklin started to stand, but I put my hands up.
“Wait-wait-wait, not yet,” I insisted. “I think we should have dinner first. Draw out the anticipation a bit.”
“Aw,” said Miles. “You sneaky, little minx This is your version of fingering under the table.”
“Yeah, I guess it is,” I laughed.
“Oh, man,” said Franklin. “Well, turnabout is fair play. Give me a chance to recover, baby. You damned near drain the life out of me last time.”
“Oh, I’m gonna drain you again, big man,” I assured him. “Better rest up.”
I bit my bottom lip and licked my lips.
“Hot damn,” muttered Franklin. “I may need a cold shower before dinner.”
“I definitely need to fresh up,” said Theo.
“You just got out of a hot tub,” I reminded him.
“I know, but I need to redo my hair and clothes,” he assured. “A look like this just doesn’t happen.”
Theo looked great. He knew how to put together his clothes and hair. Still, I didn’t want to bruise his ego.
“Fair enough,” I said. “Just let me pop in there and fix my makeup. I’ll go downstairs and get us a table.”
“I’ll go with you,” said Miles, joking around. “I’m always ready, unlike these ladies.”
“Hey, I’m watching a sports team,” reminded Franklin. “That zinger don’t work on me, pal.”
“Fair enough,” said Miles.
“Don’t eat too much fellas, tonight is going to make our previous night’s together look like Netflix and chill,” I said. “You’re gonna need a lot of oysters.”
I got changed and fixed myself up. Franklin’s personal shopper had picked out another killer dress for me. It was bright yellow with black polka dots. It form fitted me like a second skin. I felt like a fashion model.
“You ready, Miles?” I asked coming out of the bathroom.
“Oh, my, yes,” he said eyeing me up. “You boys better hurry. I might have to ravage her in the elevator.”
Miles and I got into the elevator of the hotel. This was happening. They were my boyfriends now.
“So, what did it for you?” asked Miles. “What finally made you take the plunge with us?”
“Honestly,” I said. “It was that first night when you guys all explained why it would be perfect. I just--- I just never felt so treasured and wanted, you know?”
“You are wanted, baby. Always,” said Miles.
I teared up a little and kissed him. Miles was so great. They all were.
Getting out on the first floor, we made our way toward the restaurant. Miles pulled me into the alcove to steal a kiss. It was sensual. He had somehow kicked up his kissing game or something and Miles was a great kisser already.
“Oh, no,” I said. “I think I need to hit the restroom to fix my makeup.”
“No worries,” assured Miles. “I’ll get us a table. You go on.”
I went into the ladies room and started fixing my makeup. That’s when Arianna suddenly stormed in behind me.
“Oh, hi,” I smiled.
“Don’t you say hi to me!” she said angrily. “My brother’s in love with you and this is the way you treat him?!”
“No-no,” I stammered. “It’s not like that. I do love, Theo!”
“I saw you kissing that other man, you whore! You cheat on him right inside the same hotel?! Are you out of your mind?!”
“No! Arianna! Please. You have to listen!”
“Get away from me! I’m going to tell him and anyone else that will listen. You make me sick.”
I was so flustered and she just stormed out. This is exactly what I didn’t want. People judging me. How could people possibly understand this relationship? With three men, what was I thinking? I love them, but society will never accept us.
Even after she talks to Theo, it’ll probably upset him. And his parents. Everyone’s parents. They’d never understand. Oh, what have I gotten myself into?! It’s insane.
No, wait. I love them. I truly do. They’re all perfect for me.
Oh, God, listen to yourself. “They” are all perfect. Does that sound like a sane person?!
This went back and forth in my head for a couple of minutes. I really didn’t know what to do. Finally, I concluded there was only one thing to do, talk to the guys and figure this out. Even if this relationship wouldn’t work, they were still my friends. We shared a lot. If I talked to the guys, we would--- They would--- Something would work out.
I looked in the mirror, I had cried off my makeup again. I composed myself and fixed myself back up.
“You can do this, Belinda,” I said to myself. “You can cope with this. Whatever happens. You’re strong!”
For good or ill, I walked out of the bathroom prepared to face the music.